Air fried chestnuts are a great alternative to the traditional oven roasting method. These chestnuts are lightly tossed in vegan butter and then sprinkled with a sweet spice blend. They are the perfect holiday treat to snack on alone or with your loved ones.

Any chestnut fans around? I certainly hope so! Chestnuts have been making their way in our house for the past 2-3 years now.
My family are starting to explore foods from other cultures during the festive season with chestnuts being one of them.
We didn't grew up eating chestnuts so they are fairly new to us but they are starting to grow on us now.
I've made Chestnuts in their raw/uncooked state are actually quite bitter and crunchy. If you like bitter tasting foods then you will enjoy them when raw. However, when cooked, they are a complete contrast in taste and much more palatable. The texture is quite soft, pillowy, with a mild buttery taste which I would say is very similar to sweet potatoes or a starch enriched vegetable. Absolutely! The answer is yes, you can! The most famous way to cook chestnuts are in the oven or over an open fire. However, there are more contemporary ways to cook chestnuts now and by that I mean using the air fryer. There are so many reasons why you should use the air fryer instead; **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**What do chestnuts taste like?
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Janie | Naughty Kitchen says
My mom loves chestnuts and usually ends up getting a bunch every year. Now that we have an airfryer, we can totally make these! Its the perfect snack to munch on!
Charla says
You can't go wrong with the air fryer!
Liza says
What an easy, sweet holiday treat! When we cook these delicious chestnuts in the air fryer, the whole house smells so good.
Charla says
Yay! Glad to you liked them.
Jen says
This is totally irresistible! My kids couldn't stop munching on these!
Charla says
Yay!! Thanks for the feedback.
Toni says
I love this alternative!! Such an addictive snack!!
Charla says
Most definitely!
Mairead says
I love how warm chestnuts are sold by roadside vendors in Italy. This recipe brings back memories of a wonderful Roman vacation.
Charla says
Thank you so much for sharing that with me Mairead.